Dr. Randy Schekman

Professor

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Biography

Randy Schekman is a professor in the Department of Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is also an investigator at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Schekman's research focuses on the mechanisms of protein transport and sorting within cells, emphasizing the endoplasmic reticulum and the Golgi apparatus. His pioneering work has significantly advanced the understanding of cell biology, particularly the processes that govern cellular organization and communication. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to the field, including the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Schekman leads a laboratory that explores the molecular mechanisms underlying vesicle trafficking in eukaryotic cells and has published extensively on these topics, contributing vital knowledge to the scientific community.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.